Laura Chilson, LPC

Laura Chilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She takes a straightforward, respectful approach and aims to make therapy practical and approachable for busy lives. Laura uses clear goals and steady support to help people feel more in control of day-to-day challenges.

Before earning her LPC, she worked in social services, as a life coach, and as a school counselor. She completed a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and the National Counselor Exam, plus 3,000 hours of supervised experience as part of licensure. Those experiences shaped her view of care as collaborative and skill-focused.

In sessions she draws on attachment-based and client-centered approaches to build a trusting working relationship. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness tools to address unhelpful thoughts, worry, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are included when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

Laura has five years of experience in professional therapy roles and has supported people dealing with depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship conflict, addiction recovery, chronic illness, and life transitions. She emphasizes practical steps you can try between sessions.

Her style is calm and empathetic, with attention to each person’s unique history and goals. She encourages small, measurable changes and works alongside clients as they practice new skills in everyday life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Online sessions with Laura draw on attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques. Attachment-based work focuses on building a reliable working relationship so people feel understood. It can help with fears around abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going and teaches practical exercises to change them.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Laura will listen to your concerns, discuss goals, and together decide which strategies to try first. She often combines approaches so the plan matches your needs, pace, and preferences rather than using a single method only.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. It also supports practicing skills in real-life settings between appointments, which many people find helpful for managing stress and building coping tools.